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SINN Power Supports MUSICA Project
SINN Power is part of the research project MUSICA that is granted € 9 million to build and test a floating renewable offshore platform. The MaREI center for Marine and Renewable Energy takes the lead and is supported by a consortium of 15 European participants. Under the lead of MaREI’s Gordon Dalst
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (October 14 – 20, 2019). Jan De Nul Kicks Off Nouadhibou Dredging Project Jan De Nul Group has officially kicked off the deepening and widening operations in the inner port channel and turning basin of the large o
Highlights of the Week
MarineEnergy.biz has compiled the top news from marine energy industry from October 14 – October 20, 2019. https://marineenergy.biz/2019/10/16/interregs-largest-ever-project-gets-green-light/ https://marineenergy.biz/2019/10/16/dmec-talks-renewables-at-europort/ https://marineenergy.biz/2019/10/14/i
IADC Safety Award for Boskalis
During a ceremony at the IADC Annual General Meeting in New Delhi yesterday, IADC President Frank Verhoeven announced the Safety Award 2019 winner: Boskalis with its Floating Line Connecting System. From fourteen nominations, the association’s Safety Committee and Board of Directors selected the Bos
€2.4M EU Funding for Minesto’s Project in France
Minesto has received approval for an EU-funded project aiming at installing its renewable energy technology at the grid-connected Paimpol-Bréhat test site in France. Minesto, as part of a wider EU-funded project called TIGER, will utilise a grant of approximately €2.4 million to manufacture, install
Haliade X- 12MW Prototype Stands Complete
The third and final 107m blade has been installed on the prototype GE Haliade-X 12MW offshore wind turbine in Maasvlakte, the Port of Rotterdam. The first blade was installed on the Haliade-X 12MW turbine located at Sif’s Maasvlakte 2 terminal on 14 October, with the second piece following the day l
Haliade X- 12MW Prototype Nearly Done
The third and final 107m blade has arrived in the Port of Rotterdam and is awaiting to be installed on the prototype GE Haliade-X 12MW offshore wind turbine. To remind, the first blade was installed on the Haliade-X 12MW turbine located at Sif’s Maasvlakte 2 terminal on 14 October, with the second p
Interreg’s Largest Ever Project Gets Green Light
Interreg France (Channel) England Programme has approved the biggest ever Interreg project that will prove to be game-changing for the European tidal stream energy sector. The Tidal Stream Industry Energiser Project, known as TIGER, is an ambitious €45.4 million project, of which €29.9 million (66%)
DMEC Talks Renewables at Europort
Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC), on behalf of the OPIN project, will present the potential of marine energy during Europort 2019. Taking place in the world port city of Rotterdam from 5 – 8 November, Europort is setting up a series of high-profile masterclasses targeting a specific maritime sector
CorPower’s Man Scoops Up EIT Venture Award
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has announced Matthew Dickson, technical project manager at Swedish wave energy developer CorPower Ocean, as the winner of EIT Venture Award. This award recognises successful entrepreneurial start-ups and scale-ups and the winner is awarded E
Up to €17,5M in Financing for Innovative SMEs
Innovative companies can now apply for up to EUR 17,5 million in combined grant and equity to scale-up quickly and effectively through the EIC Accelerator. The European Innovation Council pilot is increasing their support for ground-breaking concepts that could shape new markets or disrupt existing
Scientists Demonstrate Robotics Tech for Renewable Energy
Edinburgh scientists have demonstrated their latest robotics technology developed for the renewable energy sector as part of a multi-million-pound collaboration. A consortium of five universities, including Edinburgh, has unveiled the latest results from the ORCA Hub – an academic centre for researc
New Mini Hydraulic Excavator from Caterpillar
Caterpillar has just launched their new Cat 306 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator, marking the company’s entry in the 6-ton class offering. According to Caterpillar, the 306 CR mini excavator is built to exceed customer expectations with strong performance, enhanced operator experience and simplified main
InTER Project Hits Milestone with Marinus Platform Launch
The launch of the Marinus platform by Leask Marine marks the end of the InTER Project and the completion of the first ever tidal device to be built on Orkney. The two-year project, part-funded by Innovate UK and led by ITPEnergised, culminated with the deployment of the floating platform designed an